Important Toy and Advertising Auction

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We are extremely pleased to offer this large and diversified selection of fine antique and collectible items. This sale includes three major private collections together with a number of other items fresh from estates and collections from all over North America. This will be an exciting, fast paced sale with something for everyone. Toys include: Mech. Banks, over 50 examples, some in excellent cond. Still Banks incl. lg. selection of safe banks, character stills, house banks, animals, etc. C.I. Toys incl. various H.D. items, also motor vehicles, etc. Windups incl. rare unauthorized Howdy Doody acrobat, Rare celluloid Mickey & Pluto handcart, celluloid and other litho toys. 120+ Battery-op toys, many with original box. Over 40 examples of Robots & Space Toys. Nearly 200 cap guns from Stevens, Ives, Kilgore, etc. incl. rarities. Dolls incl. over 50 fine bisque examples! Also sm. col. of Teddy Bears incl. Steiff. Signs incl. an outstanding collection of nearly 100 choice old litho signs all from a single-owner private coll., sold unreserved. Also a large, wonderful collection of shoe related advertising signs and early trade signs. This entire collection is from an internationally renowned American shoe manufacturer and includes some outstanding examples, all sold unreserved!! Select grouping of rare Maxfield Parrish prints, incl. some extremely rare examples such as lg. beautiful cardboard Jello advertisement, very rare Ferry Seeds, etc. Country Store incl. numerous cabinets, various Diamond Dyes, Dr. Daniels, huge Corticelli spool cabinet, advertising clocks, rare fabulous double cathedral showcase, numerous other display cases, etc. Arcade incl. Caille Olympic Strength Tester, Smilin' Sam, etc. Music incl. German 24 1/2" Polyphon, Regina 15 1/2" disc music box, American Criterion, Mira disc Box, etc. Soda Ftn. incl. Coca Cola advertisements, rare RC & 7-up mirrors (possibly prototypes), figural Dr. Swett's syrup disp., Ward's Orange Crush, etc. Misc. incl. large early Gulf gas pump, Coll. of Tarzan books, carousel pig, rare mini doll spongeware tea set, plus other doll items, and much more. This is a wonderfully diversified sale with a lot of choice items. Don't miss it!
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SQUIRE’S PIG TIN SIGN.  502 - SQUIRE’S PIG TIN SIGN.
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SQUIRE’S PIG TIN SIGN. Outstanding example of the embossed square version of this sign featuring the Squire’s hams-bacon-sausage mascot portrayed wit
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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KINGAN’S SMOKED HAM CARDBOARD SIGN.  503 - KINGAN’S SMOKED HAM CARDBOARD SIGN.
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KINGAN’S SMOKED HAM CARDBOARD SIGN. Colorful illustration of classic rain slicker clad sea captain weathering the storm as reliably as the hams are f
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
 
 
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DE LAVAL TIN SIGN.   504 - DE LAVAL TIN SIGN.
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DE LAVAL TIN SIGN. De Laval 1907 cream separators tin sign with central vignette of milkmaid and cow flanked by four other vignettes depicting vario
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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DE LAVAL 1916 CALENDAR.    505 - DE LAVAL 1916 CALENDAR.
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DE LAVAL 1916 CALENDAR. Adorable image of young farm boy teasing young girl with bouquet of buttercups captioned “Do You Like Butter?”. SIZE: 12”
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Estimate : 450.00 - 650.00
 
 
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AMERICAN GIRL SHOES DIE CUT TIN SIGN.  506 - AMERICAN GIRL SHOES DIE CUT TIN SIGN.
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AMERICAN GIRL SHOES DIE CUT TIN SIGN. Extremely Rare and colorful two-sided hanging sign for American Girl Shoes. Each side features a simulated qua
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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PATRIOT SHOE SELF FRAMED TIN SIGN.  507 - PATRIOT SHOE SELF FRAMED TIN SIGN.
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PATRIOT SHOE SELF FRAMED TIN SIGN. Fabulous central vignette depicting Prescott at the Battle of Bunker Hill adorns the front of this colorful and ra
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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EARLY FOLK ART HANGING FIGURAL BOOT TRADE SIGN.  508 - EARLY FOLK ART HANGING FIGURAL BOOT TRADE SIGN.
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EARLY FOLK ART HANGING FIGURAL BOOT TRADE SIGN. This full-bodied metal trade sign (zinc?) not only has great form, but great detail. There are relie
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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LARGE EARLY WOODEN  FOLK ART BOOT TRADE SIGN.  509 - LARGE EARLY WOODEN FOLK ART BOOT TRADE SIGN.
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FABULOUS LARGE EARLY WOODEN FULL-BODIED FOLK ART BOOT TRADE SIGN. The finest figural boot trade sign we’ve ever seen. Probably mid-19th C. This lam
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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FIGURAL BOOT SHOE SHINE TRADE SIGN.    510 - FIGURAL BOOT SHOE SHINE TRADE SIGN.
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FIGURAL BOOT SHOE SHINE TRADE SIGN. Double-sided painted steel outdoor sign with hanging bracket, lettered “Shoes Shined”. SIZE: 21” w. x 32” t.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
 
 
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EARLY FOLK ART FIGURAL HANGING BOOT TRADE SIGN.  511 - EARLY FOLK ART FIGURAL HANGING BOOT TRADE SIGN.
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EARLY FOLK ART FIGURAL HANGING BOOT TRADE SIGN. This early metal (zinc?) blown out boot dates to the 19th C. and was fitted in the top center portion
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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ANTIQUE FOLK ART FIGURAL SHOE TRADE SIGN.   512 - ANTIQUE FOLK ART FIGURAL SHOE TRADE SIGN.
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ANTIQUE FOLK ART FIGURAL SHOE TRADE SIGN. Late 19th or early 20th C. This metal full-bodied shoe with molded detail including lacing holes is a gre
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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EARLY CARVED FOLK ART FIGURAL BOOT TRADE SIGN. 513 - EARLY CARVED FOLK ART FIGURAL BOOT TRADE SIGN.
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EARLY CARVED WOODEN FOLK ART FIGURAL BOOT TRADE SIGN. This large full-bodied black boot is fitted with the original metal hanger at top. Painted blac
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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OLD COPPER BOOT FORM?514 - OLD COPPER BOOT FORM?
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OLD COPPER BOOT FORM? This could also be a figural trade sign. Constructed of brass or copper, Verdi Gris surface and mounted on a wooden base.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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OLD WOODEN CARVED & PAINTED SHOE TRADE SIGN.  515 - OLD WOODEN CARVED & PAINTED SHOE TRADE SIGN.
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GREAT OLD WOODEN CARVED & PAINTED SHOE TRADE SIGN. This 19th or early 20th C. figural trade sign is double sided with a simple carved highlight...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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GREAT 19TH C. FOLK ART SHOE TRADE SIGN.  516 - GREAT 19TH C. FOLK ART SHOE TRADE SIGN.
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GREAT 19TH C. FOLK ART SHOE TRADE SIGN. This large early double-sided wooden trade sign from Rutland, VT has red paint at the top and black paint at
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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EARLY FOLK ART FIGURAL HANGING BOOT TRADE SIGN.  517 - EARLY FOLK ART FIGURAL HANGING BOOT TRADE SIGN.
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EARLY FOLK ART FIGURAL HANGING BOOT TRADE SIGN. This is a genuine old metal double-sided figural trade sign. Retains its original hanger and both si
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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RARE WOODEN FOLK ART TRADE SIGN FOR SHOES.  518 - RARE WOODEN FOLK ART TRADE SIGN FOR SHOES.
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RARE EARLY WOODEN FOLK ART TRADE SIGN FOR SHOES. This double-sided 19th C. sign shows a symbol of a boot, the word “and”, a symbol of a shoe, and th
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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WONDERFUL EARLY FOLK ART BOOTMAKER’S SIGN.  519 - WONDERFUL EARLY FOLK ART BOOTMAKER’S SIGN.
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WONDERFUL EARLY FOLK ART BOOTMAKER’S SIGN. This 19th C. boot maker’s sign is sanded metal framed in wood. The double-sided sign features a cutout an
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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UNUSUAL OLD LITHO TIN AND NEON SHOE REPAIR SIGN.  520 - UNUSUAL OLD LITHO TIN AND NEON SHOE REPAIR SIGN.
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UNUSUAL OLD LITHO TIN AND NEON SHOE REPAIR SIGN. Very large oversized shoe sign with painted detail fitted with neon on the sole. The neon depicts t
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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RED GOOSE SHOES PORCELAIN AND NEON SIGN.    521 - RED GOOSE SHOES PORCELAIN AND NEON SIGN.
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RED GOOSE SHOES PORCELAIN AND NEON SIGN. Nice small sized neon store display with red neon when lit. SIZE: 12” w. x 24” x 6” d. CONDITION: Rear
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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RED GOOSE SHOES TIN STRING HOLDER.  522 - RED GOOSE SHOES TIN STRING HOLDER.
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RED GOOSE SHOES TIN STRING HOLDER. Die cut tin goose advertising “Red Goose Shoes” on both sides. Includes string holder. SIZE: 18” w. x 26” t. CO
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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RED GOOSE SHOES C.I. STRING HOLDER.  523 - RED GOOSE SHOES C.I. STRING HOLDER.
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RED GOOSE SHOES C.I. STRING HOLDER. Figural two-piece cast iron Red Goose shoes string holder. SIZE: 15” l. x 5” w. CONDITION: Paint in wonderful
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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RED GOOSE SHOES CHALKWARE DISPLAY.  524 - RED GOOSE SHOES CHALKWARE DISPLAY.
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RED GOOSE SHOES CHALKWARE DISPLAY. Countertop display item for Red Goose Shoes. SIZE: 11-1/2” t. CONDITION: Very good to excellent with two minuscul
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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COMFY SLIPPERS TIN STORE DISPLAY.  525 - COMFY SLIPPERS TIN STORE DISPLAY.
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COMFY SLIPPERS TIN STORE DISPLAY. Countertop store display consisting of a 24” diameter charger set within an elaborate die cut tin easel which proba
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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ROCKLAND COMPANY’S SHOES R.O.G. SIGN.  526 - ROCKLAND COMPANY’S SHOES R.O.G. SIGN.
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ROCKLAND COMPANY’S SHOES R.O.G. SIGN. Fabulously lettered and intricately detailed reverse on glass sign for Rockland’s Gentlemen’s Shoes. Compositi
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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SELZ SHOES REVERSE GLASS SIGN.  527 - SELZ SHOES REVERSE GLASS SIGN.
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SELZ SHOES REVERSE GLASS SIGN. Scarce reverse glass sign for Selz Royal Blue shoes painted to imitate a leaded cobalt blue and milk glass window. Ma
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Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
 
 
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COPPER BOUND REVERSE GLASS PAINTED SHOE SIGN.  528 - COPPER BOUND REVERSE GLASS PAINTED SHOE SIGN.
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COPPER BOUND REVERSE GLASS PAINTED SHOE SIGN. Unique hand painted reverse glass sign for “Every Woman’s Shoe Store- High Grade Footwear at Moderate P
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
 
 
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RARE JULIA MARLOWE SHOES EMBOSSED TIN SIGN.  529 - RARE JULIA MARLOWE SHOES EMBOSSED TIN SIGN.
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RARE JULIA MARLOWE SHOES EMBOSSED TIN SIGN. Early and uncommon advertising sign from the Rich Shoe Company featuring the embossed likeness of Julia M
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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HENRY ARTHUR SHOE SIGN.  530 - HENRY ARTHUR SHOE SIGN.
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HENRY ARTHUR SHOE SIGN. Circa 1880 stone lithographed advertisement from the Henry Arthur & Co., 84 and 86 Gold St., New York who were manufact...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 650.00
 
 
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GOLD SEAL BOOTS EMBOSSED TIN SIGN.  531 - GOLD SEAL BOOTS EMBOSSED TIN SIGN.
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GOLD SEAL BOOTS EMBOSSED TIN SIGN. Large lithographed boot flanked by the claim “The Best Rubber Boot Made”. The American Artworks, Coshocton, Ohio.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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PINGREE & SMITH BOOTS & SHOES TIN SIGN.  532 - PINGREE & SMITH BOOTS & SHOES TIN SIGN.
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PINGREE & SMITH BOOTS & SHOES TIN SIGN. Circa 1880 sign promoting “Fine Boots, Shoes and Slippers” from this Detroit, Mich. manufacturer. ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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MISHAWAKA RUBBERS EMBOSSED TIN SIGN.  533 - MISHAWAKA RUBBERS EMBOSSED TIN SIGN.
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MISHAWAKA RUBBERS EMBOSSED TIN SIGN. Illustration of several Ball-Band rubber footwear “Not Made By a Trust”. SIZE: Sight size: 11” w. x 18” t. CO
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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BUCKSKIN RUBBER BOOTS TIN SIGN.  534 - BUCKSKIN RUBBER BOOTS TIN SIGN.
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BUCKSKIN RUBBER BOOTS TIN SIGN. Terrific early Shonk Co. illustration of young boy being suspended from a Buckskin duck boot as a testimonial to the
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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SUNFLOWER SHOES EMBOSSED TIN SIGN.     535 - SUNFLOWER SHOES EMBOSSED TIN SIGN.
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SUNFLOWER SHOES EMBOSSED TIN SIGN. Colorful early stone lithographed shoe sign with illustrations of sunflowers and a lady’s shoe for the Noyes, N
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,250.00
 
 
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LOT OF 2 SHOE REPAIRING FLANGE SIGNS.  536 - LOT OF 2 SHOE REPAIRING FLANGE SIGNS.
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LOT OF 2 SHOE REPAIRING FLANGE SIGNS. Hand painted two-sided signs with gilt lettering against red and green backgrounds. SIZE: 16” w x 11 1/2” t.,
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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WOOD SHOE TRADE SIGN.  537 - WOOD SHOE TRADE SIGN.
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WOOD SHOE TRADE SIGN. Country sign which begins with the anagram “Awl-Shoe-S” and is stenciled “Of Ed Bishops That Rip Repaired Free of Charge”. SIZ
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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TREE BRAND SHOES DIE CUT FLANGE SIGN.  538 - TREE BRAND SHOES DIE CUT FLANGE SIGN.
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TREE BRAND SHOES DIE CUT FLANGE SIGN. Two-sided sign features advertisement for Tree Brand shoes on one side and the Battreall Shoe Company District
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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GROVER SHOES WOOD SIGN.  539 - GROVER SHOES WOOD SIGN.
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GROVER SHOES WOOD SIGN. Gibson girl styled illustration of Victorian woman admiring a Grover shoe captioned, “Soft Shoes for Tender Feet”. Appears t
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Estimate : 350.00 - 650.00
 
 
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SELZ SHOES FLANGE SIGN.    540 - SELZ SHOES FLANGE SIGN.
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SELZ SHOES FLANGE SIGN. Smiling caricature feet adorns both sides of this sign with the caption “Make Your Feet Glad”. SIZE: 19-3/4” l. x 12” t.
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Estimate : 350.00 - 650.00
 
 
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ROSENBERG & SONS EMBOSSED TIN SHOE SIGN.  541 - ROSENBERG & SONS EMBOSSED TIN SHOE SIGN.
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ROSENBERG & SONS EMBOSSED TIN SHOE SIGN. Depicts embossed “Lareine” lady’s shoe for $2.50 and the “Rex” men’s shoe for $3.50. SIZE: Sight siz...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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EARLY BOOT MAKER’S TRADE SIGN.  542 - EARLY BOOT MAKER’S TRADE SIGN.
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EARLY BOOT MAKER’S TRADE SIGN. Early steel figural boot sign which originally hung out front of the cobbler’s shop. Heavily weathered surface shows
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Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
 
 
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EMBOSSED TIN SHOE REPAIR SIGN.  543 - EMBOSSED TIN SHOE REPAIR SIGN.
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EMBOSSED TIN SHOE REPAIR SIGN. Embossed images of a lady’s shoe and a gent’s boot captioned “Repairing Neatly Done”. A. A. Van Voorhies & Co.,...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
 
 
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WEAR-U-WELL PORCELAIN FLANGE.  544 - WEAR-U-WELL PORCELAIN FLANGE.
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WEAR-U-WELL PORCELAIN FLANGE. Black and yellow porcelain captioned “Wear-U-Well Shoes- Extra Value”. SIZE: 25” l. x 17” t. CONDITION: Good; chips
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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LOT OF 3 ADVERTISEMENTS.  545 - LOT OF 3 ADVERTISEMENTS.
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LOT OF 3 ADVERTISEMENTS. 1). FRANK VOEPEL TIN SHOE SIGN. Silk screen black and yellow sign with shoe graphic from the town of Lincoln. SIZE: 24” w
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
 
 
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REGAL SHOES BRONZE SIGN.  546 - REGAL SHOES BRONZE SIGN.
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REGAL SHOES BRONZE SIGN. Heavy cast bronze plaque, which originally adorned the outside of the shoe shop features a relief casting of a Regal boot co
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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LOT OF 2 FIGURAL SHOE TRADE SIGNS.  547 - LOT OF 2 FIGURAL SHOE TRADE SIGNS.
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LOT OF 2 FIGURAL SHOE TRADE SIGNS. Includes a double-sided lady’s shoe stenciled with “Shop Up Stairs” and a one-sided pointing hand for “Elite Shoe
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
 
 
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LOT OF 3 SHOE SHINE BOXES.  548 - LOT OF 3 SHOE SHINE BOXES.
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LOT OF 3 SHOE SHINE BOXES. Lot includes three early sidewalk shoeshine boxes in original paint. CONDITION: Good overall. 1-28383 <p>Shipp...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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LOT OF 3 SHOE ADVERTISEMENTS.   549 - LOT OF 3 SHOE ADVERTISEMENTS.
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LOT OF 3 SHOE ADVERTISEMENTS. Includes easel back display for Gutta Percha footwear; easel back display for Ball Band shoes; framed Dexter Shoe news
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
 
 
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LOT OF 2 OLD WOOD AND LITHO SHOE BLACKING BOXES.  550 - LOT OF 2 OLD WOOD AND LITHO SHOE BLACKING BOXES.
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LOT OF 2 OLD WOOD AND LITHO SHOE BLACKING BOXES. The smaller with litho on front “Mason’s Blacking”. The interior lid with great litho of two boys,
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
 
 
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ARCH CORRECTOR.    551 - ARCH CORRECTOR.
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ARCH CORRECTOR. Unusual wooden device which claimed to improve arch support. Brass tag reads “Dr. F. H. Griffith’s Arch Corrector”. SIZE: 8-1/4”
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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